The government of Guam should practice austerity and stop paying for off-island consultants. PDN file photo

Written by

Armando Dominguez

When I came to Guam 40 years ago, (the minimum) wage was about $1.80. At that time, for less amount, I had my grocery bag filled. When the wage increases, I noticed my grocery bag did not fill up with the same (amount) I spent before. A house, estimated to cost $8,000 to $12,000, rose to $20,000 to $25,000. When I added an extension five years after (1978) it cost me $7,000 for one toilet and roofing.

When the minimum wage was increased to $7.25, the bus fare was increased from $3 to $4. Cost of tire repair (went) from $12 to $15 Is the government watching?